to pay a great deal of attention to the details of something, especially when you are trying to complete a task: The negotiations are nearly finished, but we still have to dot the i's and cross the t's.
by heliotropines November 15, 2017
A workplace equivalent of "the dog ate my homework"
Often used by smooth talking business semi-professionals, who repeatedly fail to meet deadlines for producing important documents or reports.
Often used by smooth talking business semi-professionals, who repeatedly fail to meet deadlines for producing important documents or reports.
"It's imperative to ensure we dot the i's and cross the t's. This attention to detail changes slacking to stacking, in terms of paperwork output"
by scattybird August 4, 2018
"Robert I am getting audited next week and I am going to have you fill out a w-2 for working here." said Uncle Sam.
"But boss I've been working here for a year and a half." replied Robert."
"I know but I need to make sure I dot my I's and cross my T's." explained Uncle Sam.
"What does that mean?." stated Robert.
"Just put you started here last week." grumbled Uncle Sam.
"But boss I've been working here for a year and a half." replied Robert."
"I know but I need to make sure I dot my I's and cross my T's." explained Uncle Sam.
"What does that mean?." stated Robert.
"Just put you started here last week." grumbled Uncle Sam.
by jesushater December 1, 2009